Overview
Studies at UCSF can now use Flatiron Clinical Pipe, an EHR-to-EDC connector that easily transfers relevant study data between systems, reduces data monitoring queries, and eliminates frustrating manual data entry.
The tool is installed at UCSF and free to use on Flatiron Clinical Pipe™ enabled protocols – usually a select group of sponsored oncology trials. Learn more about Flatiron Clinical Pipe™ with this information sheet and FAQ.
Approvals
As of early March 2024, Flatiron Clinical Pipe has been reviewed by IT Security and has an approved BAA and contract with UCSF. Studies eligible to use the platform should include the following reference language to be included in IRB submissions:
Flatiron Clinical Pipe™, the software provided by Flatiron Health that allows the study staff to move data from Epic (the patient’s electronic medical record) directly into Rave (the electronic data capture system being used on the [XXX] study). Using Flatiron Clinical Pipe™ is a no cost solution to UCSF.
Requesting Access
To request that Flatiron Clinical Pipe be enabled on your study, please follow these steps:
- Visit the UCSF Help Center at https://help.ucsf.edu/.
- In the “How can we help you?” search bar, type “New APeX Study Request.”
- Click on the “New APeX Study Request” form from the search results.
- Fill out the form completely. Make sure to select “Yes” for the “Do you need Clinical Pipe Access?” field.
After the Flatiron Clinical Pipe is activated, study personnel will be able to access it through the “Flatiron Clinical Pipe™” button located in the context of a patient’s encounter view.
Help
Flatiron’s dedicated customer support team is available to assist with any issues related to Clinical Pipe functionality. Contact them at [email protected] for help with problems such as Clinical Pipe failing to launch from EPIC, linking patients to specific studies, or incorrect value imports.